GESTATIONAL WEIGHT GAIN

This study tested a lifestyle program to help pregnant women with obesity maintain their weight and lose body fat during pregnancy. About 100 women in early pregnancy took part, receiving either the program or standard care. The goal was to see if the program could improve mother…

This trial tests whether a mobile health program — combining a smartphone app, personalized text messages, and telephone coaching — can help overweight and obese women gain the recommended amount of weight during pregnancy. The program starts with low-intensity support and adds m…

This study tested whether giving pregnant women a balanced energy and protein supplement (BEP) can improve birth weight and reduce complications like low birth weight and preterm birth. Over 3,300 women in Bangladesh were randomly assigned to receive either BEP or standard prenat…

This study tested a mobile health lifestyle program for 200 overweight or obese pregnant women in China. Participants used a WeChat account and a Huawei wristband to track diet, exercise, and weight, and received personalized feedback. The goal was to see if this approach could h…

This study in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, tests whether giving protein supplements only to pregnant women who are undernourished can prevent problems like low birth weight and stillbirth. Over 6,700 pregnant women are randomly assigned to receive supplements either universally or only…

This pilot study compared two healthy eating plans for overweight or obese pregnant women in a low-resource clinic. Forty-one women were randomly assigned to either standard healthy diet advice or a Mediterranean diet program that included free meals, olive oil, and nuts. Researc…

This study checks on mothers and their children 12 years after a pregnancy lifestyle program. Researchers want to see if healthy eating and activity during pregnancy affect the child's body composition and long-term health. About 497 families from the original TOP study are invit…